Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Press Box

NMU fell 25-23, 16-25, 17-25 and 15-25 in a match plagued by Wildcat attack and service errors.

The ‘Cats opened the match in impressive fashion taking a back and forth first set 25-23. The ‘Cats broke a 15-15 tie with an Ellen Lemos kill, assisted by Abby Lovell. NMU never looked back, taking the opening set by two points.

The second set was a different story for NMU, as the Jennies started on a 6-0 run before the ‘Cats broke through with an Ana Lopes kill, assisted by Abby Lovell. Central Missouri quickly regained the momentum and took the set 25-16.

Mistakes got the best of the ‘Cats as the match wore on, as NMU finished with 27 attack errors compared to just seven for Central Missouri.

The third and fourth sets were dominated by Central Missouri, with the Jennies holding commanding leads throughout, as the ‘Cats struggled to overcome the early deficits in both sets.

Sophomore Ana Lopes led the ‘Cats offensively with 18 kills, while senior Emma Wolfe added 14 kills. Junior Abby Lovell established the attack with 52 of the teams 54 assists.

Defensively, junior Kalin Zimmerman led the front with 20 digs.

The ‘Cats also struggled hitting with a .185 compared to the Jennies .387.

The Jennies were led Paula Harris with 15 kills. Bradye Peniston and Kelsey Ortwerth combined for 23 kills.

NMU concludes the Wildwood Lodge Volleyball Classic later tonight when it takes on host Concordia-St. Paul at 8:30 p.m. The four-time defending national champion Golden Bears have won 50 straight matches at home.